Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Audi A3 Petrol 1984cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 121,530 miles on the clock, averaging 6,695 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 NHB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,530 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,070 |
| Average per year | 6,695 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Audi A3
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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 NHB |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 NHB
What car is ML53 NHB?
ML53 NHB is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 NHB?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 NHB was 121,530 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 NHB passed its MOT?
ML53 NHB has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2018.
Is ML53 NHB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 NHB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML53 NHB?
ML53 NHB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.